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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $34,318 $49,895
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Navigation Package     2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package     3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Navigation Package     2,371 2,371
Premium Plus Package     3,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 4,245 2,540 6,725 3,025
Options (change) 3,609 2,160 6,256 2,814
Destination 735 735 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,350 $34,390 $44,500 $58,850
Total Invoice $31,134 $32,256 $41,449 $54,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,193
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,350$34,390$44,500$58,850
Adjustments for Features00-1,205-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,390$43,295$57,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$14,000
Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$41,449$54,884
Adjustments for Features00-1,122-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$40,327$53,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$13,107

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,150$5,355$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,205$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,122-1,450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested39031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested39031%

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